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enhttp://nhpr.org/feeds/term/1972/rss.xml9.22.15: Ad Blockers, Yankees Suck, & Sao Paulo Undergroundhttp://nhpr.org/post/92215-ad-blockers-yankees-suck-sao-paulo-underground
<p>With every internet search come the annoying ads…popping up to obscure your view, streaming sound, or moving around distractingly in the corner. But can the internet survive without them? Today, what a new wave of ad blockers will mean for the future of the internet. Then, for a long time, being a Red Sox fan was to be an outsider, hardcore. That hard living, punk attitude motivated a group of teenagers to produce the most popular, and aggressive, T-shirt in Boston history. We’ll hear the Hollywood-worthy story behind the “Yankees Suck” t-shirt.</p><p>Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:35:28 +0000Word of Mouth77043 at http://nhpr.org9.22.15: Ad Blockers, Yankees Suck, & Sao Paulo UndergroundManchester Making LED Streetlight Swaphttp://nhpr.org/post/manchester-making-led-streetlight-swap
<p>The City of Manchester is halfway into replacing all of its streetlights with energy efficient LEDs.</p><p><span style="line-height: 23.3333339691162px;">The total price tag for replacing 9,000 street lights? $3.7 million dollars. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">But the savings, according to the city’s Deputy Public Works Director Tim </span>Clougherty<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> are “in the neighborhood of $550,000 dollars a year.” </span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The city says the upgrade will pay for itself in less than six years.</span></p>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:14:12 +0000Sam Evans-Brown72508 at http://nhpr.orgManchester Making LED Streetlight SwapShaheen Energy Efficiency Bill Aims To Boost Heat Recovery Effortshttp://nhpr.org/post/shaheen-energy-efficiency-bill-aims-boost-heat-recovery-efforts
<p>New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne&nbsp;Shaheen&nbsp;has introduced a bill she says would reduce operating costs for places like hospitals, universities and manufacturing plants by helping them make efficient use of energy that would otherwise be wasted. &nbsp;</p><p>Shaheen&nbsp;says the bill addresses regulatory barriers that hamper the use of heat recovery technologies known as combined heat and power and waste heat to power. &nbsp;</p>Sun, 10 May 2015 14:29:34 +0000Associated Press68835 at http://nhpr.orgShaheen Energy Efficiency Bill Aims To Boost Heat Recovery EffortsPresident Signs Scaled-Back Energy Bill Backed By Shaheenhttp://nhpr.org/post/president-signs-scaled-back-energy-bill-backed-shaheen
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">President Barack Obama has signed a scaled back version of an energy efficiency bill co-authored by New Hampshire Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.</span></p><p>The bill, co-sponsored by New Hampshire Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte, aims to cut energy use in commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and homes. It includes the Better Buildings Act, which Ayotte first introduced in 2013.</p><p>The measure was popular with both parties. But it was defeated last year after becoming enmeshed in a partisan fight over the Keystone XL oil pipeline.</p>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:25:36 +0000Peter Biello68259 at http://nhpr.orgPresident Signs Scaled-Back Energy Bill Backed By ShaheenWeatherization Funding Rises And Falls As Winter Sets Inhttp://nhpr.org/post/weatherization-funding-rises-and-falls-winter-sets
As <a href="http://digital.vpr.net/post/outages-road-closures-storm-makes-its-entrance">winter arrives</a>, many Vermonters are probably going to be shivering –&#160;indoors.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:42:38 +0000Charlotte Albright60058 at http://nhpr.orgWeatherization Funding Rises And Falls As Winter Sets InShaheen-Portman Efficiency Bill Headed Back To Senate Floorhttp://nhpr.org/post/shaheen-portman-efficiency-bill-headed-back-senate-floor
<p>A bi-partisan bill that is a major policy priority for Senator Jeanne Shaheen has easily cleared a procedural vote in the US senate.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">79 Senators voted in favor of starting debate on the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, which would ramp up incentives for federal and private spending on energy efficiency measures.</span></p><p>Shaheen is co-sponsoring the bill with Republican Senator Rob Portman from Ohio.</p>Tue, 06 May 2014 21:37:11 +0000Sam Evans-Brown48029 at http://nhpr.orgA Glimpse At Your Future Electric Bill? N.H. Utility Experiments Encourage Conservationhttp://nhpr.org/post/glimpse-your-future-electric-bill-nh-utility-experiments-encourage-conservation
<p></p><p>New Hampshire’s two largest electric utilities are piloting new billing programs, aimed at getting people to save electricity. These programs could be part of a sea change in the way we are billed for electricity, aimed at encouraging efficiency and conservation. &nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">And while convincing Americans to use less energy has always been a bit of a slog, these two pilot programs in New Hampshire hope to change that. One uses the brunt force of economics and the other uses the subtle science of psychology.</span></p>Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:33:33 +0000Sam Evans-Brown46339 at http://nhpr.orgA Glimpse At Your Future Electric Bill? N.H. Utility Experiments Encourage ConservationEnergy Efficiency - How N.H. Stacks Uphttp://nhpr.org/post/energy-efficiency-how-nh-stacks
<p>A recent report places New Hampshire in the middle of the pack nationally when it comes to programs and policies to conserve energy, and that we’re behind the other New England states. We’ll look at the costs, regulations and the possible outcomes down the road.</p><p><strong><u>GUESTS:</u></strong></p>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000Laura Knoy41486 at http://nhpr.orgEnergy Efficiency - How N.H. Stacks UpPush To Ramp Up Energy Efficiency Faces Hurdles Of Trusthttp://nhpr.org/post/push-ramp-energy-efficiency-faces-hurdles-trust
<p>When it comes to investing in energy efficiency, many in New Hampshire’s clean energy sector are worried the state is falling behind the rest of the region. A recent <a href="http://aceee.org/state-policy/scorecard">national report</a> seems to bear that out. It ranks New Hampshire last in New England for efficiency policies. But efforts to ramp up the least controversial energy policy – using less – could have a hard time getting the support of the state’s business community.</p><p></p>Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:25:30 +0000Sam Evans-Brown40717 at http://nhpr.orgPush To Ramp Up Energy Efficiency Faces Hurdles Of TrustThe Not So Dirty Job Of Toilet Testinghttp://nhpr.org/post/not-so-dirty-job-toilet-testing
<p>More than a third of the world’s population don’t have access to clean, safe toilets. It’s a humanitarian and global health hazard, that the world bank drains $260 billion off the global economy each year. The Gates Foundation challenged engineers to develop commodes that are clean, cheap, and don’t require electricity, a sewage system, or even water. But as with and new product, you have to test it. That’s where <strong>John Koeller</strong> comes in. He’s principal engineer at <a href="http://www.map-testing.com/consumers/">Maximum Performance, a company who tests toilet efficiency, using its own – ahem—patented material.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:40:43 +0000Virginia Prescott39797 at http://nhpr.orgThe Not So Dirty Job Of Toilet TestingAir Conditioning Optionshttp://nhpr.org/post/air-conditioning-options
<p><strong>EarthTalk®<br>E - The Environmental Magazine</strong></p><p><strong><u>Dear EarthTalk</u></strong><strong>: Now that hot weather is coming, I want to upgrade my home’s A/C. Which are the most energy-saving models and should I go central air or window units?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>-- Jackie Smith, Cary, NC</em></p><p>Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 +000030252 at http://nhpr.orgAir Conditioning OptionsHow Energy Efficient is Underfloor Heating?http://nhpr.org/post/how-energy-efficient-underfloor-heating
<P><STRONG>EarthTalk®<BR>E - The Environmental Magazine</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG><U>Dear EarthTalk</U></STRONG><STRONG>: How energy efficient (and comfortable) is underfloor heating, sometimes known as radiant heating?</STRONG>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:34:47 +000011920 at http://nhpr.orgHow Energy Efficient is Underfloor Heating?Energy Efficiency Investment Slow to Catch Onhttp://nhpr.org/post/energy-efficiency-investment-slow-catch
<p>A new <a href="http://www.eos.unh.edu/news/indiv_news.shtml?NEWS_ID=1315">report </a>out from the New Hampshire Energy and Climate Collaborative&nbsp;finds that NH may not be doing enough to make homes more energy efficient.</p><p>Three years ago Governor John Lynch put forth his <a href="http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/tsb/tps/climate/action_plan/documents/nhcap_final.pdf">climate action plan</a>, a roadmap for how to reduce the states carbon emissions. Number one on the list of strategies: maximize energy efficiency in buildings. But&nbsp;getting homeowners to invest in efficiency has been harder than policymakers had hoped.Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:07:33 +0000Sam Evans-Brown7984 at http://nhpr.orgEnergy Efficiency Investment Slow to Catch OnPSNH Teams With CDFA to Ramp Up Energy Efficiency Programshttp://nhpr.org/post/psnh-teams-cdfa-ramp-energy-efficiency-programs
<p>Two New Hampshire Energy efficiency programs are <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSNH-News--PSNH---CDFA-Offer-Home-Weatherization-Program.html?soid=1102549438859&amp;aid=LsSgHZPj2X4">teaming up</a> to try to weatherize more New Hampshire homes. The<a href="http://www.nhcdfa.org/"> Community Development Finance Authority </a>is combining its weatherization program with <a href="http://www.psnh.com/For-My-Home.aspx">Public Service&nbsp;of New Hampshire&rsquo;s</a>.</p>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:32:16 +0000Sam Evans-Brown6918 at http://nhpr.orgPSNH Teams With CDFA to Ramp Up Energy Efficiency ProgramsLawmakers Decide to Scale-Back - But Not Repeal - RGGIhttp://nhpr.org/post/lawmakers-decide-scale-back-not-repeal-rggi
<p>Lawmakers in the New Hampshire House and Senate have agreed to try to reform&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rggi.org/">RGGI &ndash; the region&rsquo;s carbon cap-and-trade program</a> &ndash; instead of trying to repeal it outright.</p><p>The bill that will go to the House and Senate for a final vote would only send around half of the RGGI fund money to <a href="http://www.puc.nh.gov/Electric/coreenergyefficiencyprograms.htm">energy efficiency programs</a>.&nbsp;The rest would be rebated to electricity rate-payers.</p>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000Sam Evans-Brown5595 at http://nhpr.orgLawmakers Decide to Scale-Back - But Not Repeal - RGGIEnergy Efficiency Programs Hang in the Political Balancehttp://nhpr.org/post/energy-efficiency-programs-hang-political-balance
<p>Republican are working at finding common language on a bill that would weaken or repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI.&nbsp;They will have to agree on a version that will get enough votes to overcome a governor&rsquo;s veto.Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000Sam Evans-Brown5182 at http://nhpr.orgEnergy Efficiency Programs Hang in the Political Balance